1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII Ring

110Memory Profile System
(If equipeed)The Personality Memory Feature customizes your
Mark VIII for up to two (2) drivers. The following
features are automatically recalled when unlocking
the doors using the remote entry transmitter,
keyless entry keypad, or by pressing the Memory 1
or Memory 2 switches on the driver's door:q
All driver's seat positions except power lumbar
and head restraint.
q
Both left and right outside mirror settings.
q
Steering column position.
q
Seven Driver Menu settings
Personality Memory also allows you to customize
settings from the Driver menu located in the
Message Center. Refer to the Message Center for
more information.
Recalling Personality MemoryAll of these settings are automatically recalled when
the driver unlocks the door using the remote entry
transmitter, keyless entry keypad or presses either
Memory 1 or Memory 2 switch inside the driver's
door. The vehicle must be in PARK or NEUTRAL to
recall Personality Memory settings.Remote EntryPressing the UNLOCK button on the remote entry
transmitter unlocks the driver's door and recalls all
of the Personality Memory settings. Two
transmitters are delivered with the vehicle. One is
programmed to always recall Memory 1 and the
other will always recall Memory 2. Personality
Memory 1 or 2 is indicated on the back of the
transmitter.
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Personality Memory recall from the remote
transmitter can be disabled. This is done by sliding
the switch on the back of the transmitter to OFF.
Personality Memory can still be recalled using
keyless entry code or the Memory 1 or Memory 2
switches.Keyless EntryUp to three unique keyless entry codes can be
programmed by the customer. Two of the codes
can be assigned to recall Personality Memory 1 or
Memory 2. Each time the 5-digit code is entered on
the keypad, the driver's door will unlock and
Personality Memory 1 or Memory 2 will be
recalled.
NOTE:Please note that even though the driver's
Personality Memory may be recalled using remote
or keyless entry, the seats and mirrors will not
move to the driver's set positions until the driver's
door is opened. The steering column will move
when the key is inserted.
Memory SwitchesPressing either the Memory 1 or Memory 2 switch
on the driver's door will also recall the Personality
Memory settings as selected, providing your vehicle
is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).Auto SaveAny change made by the driver to one of the above
Personality Memory settings will be updated and
saved automatically. The display, DRIVER 1 (or 2)
SETTING SAVED, will appear on the Message
Center for five (5) seconds as a confirmation of the
update to Personality Memory.
If the driver does not use the remote entry
transmitter, or keyless entry keypad to unlock the
doors upon entering or does not press the Memory
1 or Memory 2 switch, then any change to one of
the Personality Memory settings will not be
automatically saved. Instead the driver will be
prompted by the Message Center. ªIDENTIFY
DRIVER TO SAVEº. Press select button (located on
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114The remote control fuel filler door release
button
Cellular Phone (If equipped)For information about the cellular phone in your
vehicle, refer to theCellular Phone User's Manual
provided with your phone. For further questions
about your Lincoln cellular phone, contact the Ford
Cellular System at 1-800-367-3013(U.S.). In
Canada, please contact your dealer.
NOTE:It is recommended that you fold your
cellular phone antenna down onto the back glass
before entering a car wash.
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To program your own code:
1. Select five digits for your personal code.
2. Enter the factory code that the dealership gave
you.
3. Within five (5) seconds, press 1/2.
4. Within five (5) seconds of pressing 1/2, enter
your personal code, pressing each digit within
five (5) seconds of the previous digit.
The keyless entry system registers this second
code. To open your vehicle, you can now use
either code. The module remembers only one
personal code at a time. Entering a second
personal code will erase the first, replacing it
with the new second one.To erase your personal code:
1. Enter the original permanent code.
2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of Step 1.
3. Wait six seconds.
The keyless entry system automatically erases
your personal code. The system will now only
respond to the permanent code.
Do not set a code that presents the numbers in
sequential order, such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0.
Studies show that people who idly press the buttons
usually press a sequential pattern. Also, do not
select a code that uses the same button five times.
Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.
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122Arming, disarming and resetting your
anti-theft system from the keyless entry
padThe Keyless Entry system will arm the anti-theft
system when you use the 7/8 and 9/0 keys to lock
the doors, and will disarm or reset a triggered
anti-theft alarm when you enter in the five digit
code to unlock the driver's door.Remote Entry SystemWith the remote entry system, you can lock and
unlock the vehicle doors and open the trunk
without using a key. The buttons for the system are
located on the two hand held transmitters that
came with your vehicle. The remote also has a
personal alarm feature.
The system will work with up to four remotes.
Your vehicle came with two remotes. Additional
remotes can be ordered from your dealer.When unlocking a vehicle with the Programmable
Memory Seat/Outside Rear View Mirrors feature,
the seat, the outside mirrors and steering column
will adjust to position that is set for the transmitter
being used.
The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
Remote entry transmitter
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124When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK
or PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds. You can
turn these lights off with the LOCK button or by
turning the ignition to the RUN position.Memory Seat/Mirrors/Steering Column
FeatureYour vehicle allows the remote keyless entry system
to control the Memory Seat/Mirrors/Steering
Column feature. With this feature, each of the first
two transmitters programmed will recall a different
seat position.
Pressing the transmitter UNLOCK button once will
unlock the driver's door and move the seat to its
corresponding memory seat/mirrors position, just as
if you had pressed the memory button in the
vehicle.When your dealer programs new transmitters, the
order of programming controls seat recall as follows:
q
First Transmitter Programmed Ð Recall
Seat/Mirrors/Steering Column Position #1
q
Second Transmitter Programmed Ð Recall
Seat/Mirrors/Steering Column Position #2
q
Third Transmitter Programmed Ð NO
Recall/Memory Seat/Mirrors/Steering Column
(allows only three positions)
You may change seat/mirrors positions at any time.
Once programmed, Transmitter #1 will always
move the seat/mirrors/steering column to position
#1.
The feature is turned on at the factory for your
convenience. You can deactivate the system by
using the OFF button or switching the key fob
switch to OFF.
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128The anti-theft system is designed to work with the
factory installed remote entry system. It may not
work with other remote entry systems.Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft
SystemYou can disarm the system by:q
unlocking a front door with the key (turn the
key all the way to the end of travel or the
system will not disarm).
q
using the keyless entry unlock code.
q
using the UNLOCK button of the remote entry
transmitter.
q
turning the ignition to ON or ACC.
If you armed the system while inside your vehicle,
you can disarm it by turning the ignition to the ON
or ACC position. This allows you to open the front
door and exit without triggering the system.
Triggering the Alarm SystemThe armed system will be triggered if:q
any door is opened without disarming the
system (see previous paragraphs), or
q
the hood is opened.
Disarming a Triggered SystemThe alarm can be disarmed by:q
unlocking a front door with the key
q
using the keyless entry unlock code
q
using the UNLOCK control on the remote entry
transmitter
NOTE:The flashing lights and honking horn will
shut off automatically approximately three minutes
after the system is triggered. It will trigger again if
another intrusion occurs. However, the engine will
not be allowed to start until the system is disarmed.
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Coded Key Anti-Theft SystemYour vehicle is equipped with a coded key anti-theft
system, you can only use an electronically coded
key to start the vehicle. During each vehicle start
sequence, the coded key is read by the anti-theft
system. If the key's ID code matches that in the
anti-theft system, the vehicle is enabled to start. If
the key's ID code does not match the anti-theft
system, or if no coded key is detected, then the
vehicle is not able to start. Your vehicle was
equipped with two electronically coded keys. The
coded ignition key is larger than normal due to the
electronics located in the head of the key.
Additional spare keys, maximum of eight, can be
purchased either through your dealership or selected
retailers. Be sure to purchase only coded keys with
a Ford or Mercury logo on it to ensure proper
functionality. If both supplied keys are lost or
stolen, the vehicle must be brought to the
dealership for re-initialization. (All keys must be
brought to the dealer, if any.)
Theft IndicatorThe indicator pprovides system proveout and
operating status. The system activates the indicator
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position. This indicator helps to determine
possible fault conditions and/or normal operating
proveout. The system will illuminate the indicator
for three seconds then go out to acknowledge
normal operating conditions. If the indicator does
not illuminate at key ON or flashes, have the
system serviced.
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